New to Grow
I believe therapy should feel calm, respectful, and genuinely supportive. I create a space where people can slow down, speak openly, and feel heard without judgment or pressure. My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative, allowing clients to explore their experiences at a pace that feels comfortable while still working toward meaningful change. Many people come to therapy carrying stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, or past experiences while continuing to manage daily responsibilities. I enjoy helping people make sense of what they are going through, build insight, and reconnect with their strengths. Conversations are honest and thoughtful, with a focus on understanding the whole person rather than just one concern. My goal is to offer steady guidance while respecting each client’s individuality, goals, and values. Therapy becomes a space to reflect, gain clarity, heal, and begin moving forward with greater confidence and emotional balance.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During the first session, we focus on getting to know each other and understanding the reasons you are seeking therapy. We will address your current concerns, review key aspects of your history, and discuss what you hope to gain from therapy. You are welcome to ask questions and share at a pace that feels comfortable for you. The first meeting is conversational and relaxed, with no pressure to have everything figured out. My goal is to help you feel safe, heard, and understood as we begin to identify goals and determine how we can work together to support meaningful change, growth, and healing.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strengths include creating a calm, supportive environment where clients feel safe to be open and honest while still making meaningful progress. I balance empathy with gentle guidance, helping clients better understand patterns, emotions, and relationship dynamics without feeling judged or overwhelmed. My approach is collaborative and practical, combining insight with tools clients can use in daily life. I focus on understanding the whole person rather than just one concern, allowing therapy to address underlying issues while supporting lasting change. Clients often appreciate my steady presence, clear communication, and ability to help them gain clarity, build emotional awareness, and move forward with greater confidence and balance.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients are adults and couples managing multiple stressors simultaneously and seeking thoughtful, steady support that considers the whole picture. Many are balancing responsibilities, relationships, past experiences, anxiety, and daily pressures while trying to hold everything together on the outside. They may feel overwhelmed, emotionally tired, or stuck in patterns they want to better understand and change. I work well with individuals and partners who are open to reflection and value a collaborative, respectful approach to therapy. Clients often seek support for anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, communication concerns, emotional healing, or life transitions. Therapy is a space to slow down, feel heard, make sense of experiences, and develop practical tools that support meaningful, lasting growth, both individually and together.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify patterns among thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that may contribute to distress. Together, we develop practical strategies that promote healthier thinking, emotional regulation, and lasting change.
Couples Counseling
In couples work, I help partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and better understand each other’s emotional needs. Sessions focus on strengthening connections and developing tools to navigate conflict respectfully and productively.
Christian Counseling
When requested, I integrate Christian principles and faith-based perspectives into therapy in a way that respects each client’s beliefs and values. This approach can support healing, forgiveness, and personal growth while addressing emotional and relational challenges.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing helps clients explore ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change. I use a collaborative, nonjudgmental style that supports autonomy while helping clients move toward meaningful decisions and goals.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use solution-focused techniques to help clients identify strengths, clarify goals, and build on what is already working in their lives. The focus remains on practical steps that drive progress and build confidence to move forward.